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cleanup_flag

Remove a feature flag from the codebase while preserving the desired code path. This tool provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for safely removing feature flag code. It guides you through: - Finding all flag occurrences using Grep - Identifying different flag usage patterns (if-else, ...

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cleanup_flag can permanently delete data in Unleash, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call cleanup_flag to permanently remove or destroy resources in Unleash. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call cleanup_flag in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Unleash. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "cleanup_flag"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access cleanup_flag gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so cleanup_flag only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the cleanup_flag tool do? +

Remove a feature flag from the codebase while preserving the desired code path. This tool provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for safely removing feature flag code. It guides you through: - Finding all flag occurrences using Grep - Identifying different flag usage patterns (if-else, ternary, guards, etc.) - Removing flag checks while preserving the correct code path - Cleaning up unused imports and dead code - Verifying and testing the changes When to use this tool: - After a feature flag has been rolled out to 100% and is no longer needed - When deprecating an experimental feature (preserve disabled path) - When cleaning up technical debt from old flags - After a kill switch is no longer necessary Preserve Path Options: -. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Unleash MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on cleanup_flag? +

Register the Unleash MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cleanup_flag: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Unleash. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cleanup_flag? +

cleanup_flag is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit cleanup_flag? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cleanup_flag rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block cleanup_flag completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for cleanup_flag. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides cleanup_flag? +

cleanup_flag is provided by the Unleash MCP server (Unleash/unleash-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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